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87 | Unapologetic Aging: How to Build a Loving Relationship with Your Midlife Body with Deb Benfield

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Pleasure in the Pause: Midlife Conversations About Menopause, Sex & Pleasure
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Jan 21, 2026
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Summary

When you look in the mirror, what's the first story you tell yourself about your body? If you're like most midlife women, that internal dialogue is often rooted in criticism, comparison, and the relentless pressure to "fix" an aging body that was never broken in the first place. In this episode of Pleasure in the Pause, host Gabriella Espinosa sits down with registered dietitian and body image coach Deb Benfield to explore how internalized ageism and diet culture keep us disconnected from our...